Port.Scanning

Description

This indicates detection of an attempted scan from a port scanner.
Port scanners, such as Nmap, are used to probe computer networks to see which ports or services are available.

Affected Products

All web servers

Impact

Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Monitor the traffic from the network for any suspicious activity.

References

https://nmap.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nmap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_scanner